The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 13, 2001. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION ARE INCORRECTLY STATED ON THE TIRES.
The risk
THESE TIRES CAN BE OVER-INFLATED AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | 30X9.50R15 LT | — |
Tire recalls in 2002
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2002, covering up to 679,626 tires. With 754 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 13 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
7 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 03T002000 5 May 2003 | Firestone | 42 |
| 02T015000 10 Sept 2002 | Firestone | 23,400 |
| 01T016000 15 Oct 2001 | Firestone,Wilderness AT | 2,800,000 |
| 01T001000 2 Jan 2001 | Chevrolet,Firestone,GMC | 8,000 |
| 00T005000 21 Aug 2000 | Firestone,Ford,Mazda,Mercury | 14,400,000 |
| 99T001000 19 Jan 1999 | Bridgestone | 32 |